The standout style has been around for as long as we can remember, but its popularity has spiked in recent years, with the help of a few key celebrities.
Whether they’re performing in front of millions, waltzing down a red carpet or posing pretty for Instagram followers, A-listers have endorsed faux locs as a trend that will never go out of style.
Take a look back at all of the beauties who caught our eye while looking faux-fabulous.
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Feeling a bit gray, Teyana? The Harlem-born singer debuted grey-colored faux locs on Instagram last year.
The singer and reality star is the latest to join the faux loc family. This week, she revealed her new look in a series of Snapchat moments. We’re loving this style on her!
For most of 2016, the model and actress has been adorned in chestnut brown goddess locs.
Good is the unofficial ambassador for goddess locs. She always looks fierce!
Earlier this week, Rihanna sent Instagram followers into pandemonium with this candid shot of her waist-length faux locs. Whenever the singer switches up her style, it’s an unforgettable moment.
At the 2012 American Idol Finale, the singer hit the stage with faux locs and bangs that covered her eyebrows.
Kelis has worn a plethora of headturning hairstyles throughout her career, including technicolor faux locs, which she debuted in October 2016.
The former Daily Show correspondent kicked off her October with a head full of lavender locs. We’d say this is a beauty risk that definitely paid off.
Willow Smith is also one of many famous beauties who have lived the faux fabulous life. We’re loving this effortless mane moment.
Back in 2011, Nicki Minaj captured everyone’s attention when she opted for blonde faux locs in the “Y U Mad” video.
In May 2015, Yaya Dacosta’s faux loc up-do was our favorite beauty moment at the American Ballet Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Spring Gala.
For the 2015 Lupus LA Orange Ball, actress Tasha Smith slayed the red carpet in long and luscious faux locs.
Always red carpet ready, Meagan Good delivered elegant and edgy vibes with her faux locs and shaved side at the 2016 BET Awards.
“Something new #locks #locs,” Tyra recently captioned in an Instagram photo. Her goddess locs couldn’t be any more stunning!
The 19-year-old star slayed the 2015 Oscars red carpet by rocking a head full of locs that were on point.
Two summers ago, the songstress posted a few photos on Instagram of her wearing blonde faux locks made of yarn. “Every gem is NOT a diamond,” she captioned one of the photos.
Ciara’s long, blonde loc extensions were every bit on trend in 2014.
